Medical Questions » Nose and Sinuses Questions » Question No. 743
| Question: | I suffer from chronic sinusitis. My face is one big ache. I can' t breathe, and feel absolutely lousy. I need help before I go mad! |
| Answer: | Chronic sinus infections are best prevented rather than treated. This can be done by the regular use of chemist medications to dry up excess nasal and sinus secretions. If these are not sufficient, more potent medications can be prescribed by your doctor. There are also prescription nasal sprays that will keep your nose clear and aid sinus drainage. Some people may require low-dose antibiotics on a regular basis if they are particularly bad.
Operations to improve the drainage of the sinuses and remove the phlegm-secreting lining of the nose are the best option in those who have suffered repeatedly over several years. Once a sinus infection is present, antibiotics are essential. The congestion in the sinuses may also be relieved by physiotherapists using short-wave treatment to liquefy solid phlegm, or by doctors washing out the sinuses.
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